Caymen writes, "I just found this pandora sphinx caterpillar in my backyard, and I thought you might like to see."

I reply, "Thanks for thinking of me, Caymen.

"Beautiful images. I do not expect the moth to emerge until next June-July, probably July in your area."

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Enjoy some of nature's wonderments, giant silk moth cocoons. These cocoons are for sale winter and fall. Beautiful Saturniidae moths will emerge the following spring and summer. Read Actias luna rearing article. Additional online help available.

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